Black Velvet Cocktail Recipe
A classic two-ingredient drink combining chilled Guinness stout and Champagne (or dry sparkling wine), created in 1861 at Brooks's Club in London to mourn Prince Albert. The stout's rich, slightly bitter notes pair with the effervescent, crisp bubbles of Champagne for a luxurious, layered effect.
Make This
- Base
- Guinness Stout
- Glass
- Champagne Flute or Highball Glass
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Time
- 3 minutes
- Strength
- Medium
- Flavor
- Rich
Ingredients
- 4 oz Guinness Stout
- 4 oz Champagne
Instructions
- Chill both the Guinness and Champagne thoroughly.
- Pour the chilled Champagne into a flute or highball/Collins glass, filling it about halfway.
- Slowly top with the chilled Guinness by pouring it gently over the back of a bar spoon to create a layered effect with minimal mixing.
- Serve immediately without ice.